Texas does not have this distinction, however, they do define different types of manslaughter, such as vehicular manslaughter, when reckless driving results in a death, or intoxicated manslaughter when an intoxicated person causes the death of another.
Yes. Addiction is a treatable disease. Research in the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of evidence-based interventions that help people stop abusing drugs and resume productive lives.ecause addiction can affect so many aspects of a personâs life, treatment must address the needs of the whole person to be successful. This is why the best programs incorporate a variety of rehabilitative services into their comprehensive treatment regimens.
1 Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. 2  No single treatment is appropriate for everyone. 3  Treatment needs to be readily available. 4  Effective treatment attends to multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug abuse. Medically assisted detoxification is only the first stage of addiction treatment and by itself does little to change longâterm drug abuse. 2  Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. 3  Drug use during treatment must be monitored continuously, as lapses during treatment do occur.